Stratford Library Hosts Edible Wild Plants Program April 25

The Stratford Library will host a special workshop "Edible Wild Plans and Fungi of Spring”,an informative and entertaining seasonal presentation on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 pm. Theprogram is free and open to the public.As the warmer temperatures and longer days of spring unfold, many tender, young edibleshoots, plants, flowers, and even a few fungi awaken a forager’s senses and delight. At theLibrary program, attendees will learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wildfoods of spring, from invasive bamboo shoots to the lemony tang of fresh wood sorrel, includingsome of the early edible fungi of the season.Guest speakers for the program are “The 3 Foragers”, a family from southeasternConnecticut who have been identifying, photographing, and cooking with the…

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Multi-generational Walk and Talk is Back in May.

The Stratford Health Department, The Baldwin Center, Stratford Parents’ Place and Stratford YMCA are excited to announce their Spring Walk N' Talk series. We are inviting grandparents, parents, caregivers, and providers to join in for this enriching multigenerational experience. Lace up your sneakers, bring your loved ones, and join us as we walk and engage in health-related conversations. Dates and locations: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024          9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Shakespeare Trail) Tuesday, May 14th, 2024        9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Short Beach) Tuesday, May 21st, 2024        9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Longbrook Park) Tuesday, May 28th, 2024        9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (Roosevelt Forest) The Walk N' Talk sessions will kick off with a 30-minute talking session…

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Opera & Poetry Highlighted at Stratford Library April 21

The Stratford Library will host a special opera and poetry event in conjunction with “National Poetry Month” and featuring Italian poet and opera singer Stefano Russo on Sunday, April 21 at 2 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Stefano Russo is an Italian American artist born in Rome, Italy who moved to the United States in 2011.His artistic history began with opera singing and led to a passion for writing, especially poetry. He published hisfirst collection of poems, “Life, a Labyrinth of Thoughts,” in 2017 and another collection entitled “Beyond theChains of the Mind,” in 2017. In 2024 he wrote a memoir, “Prisoner”, and currently is working on anothercollection of poems. The passion that drives him…

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The Stratford Police Department Narcotics, Vice & Intelligence Unit, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration Bridgeport HIDTA conducted a narcotics sales investigation within the Town of Stratford into Edward C Johnson.  Based on this investigation, Search and Seizure Warrants were secured for the residence and Johnson’s vehicle.  At the time of the Search Warrant execution, Johnson engaged Investigators in a foot pursuit, attempting to discard packaged narcotics from his person. Johnson was taken into custody.  Upon warrant execution, Investigators seized over 2 pounds of Methamphetamine in both powder and tablet form, Oxycodone tablets, 6.5 pounds of Marijuana and $32,151.00 in illegal narcotics sales proceeds.  On 3/22/2024, Johnson plead guilty in United States Federal Court for the Distribution of Methamphetamine…

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Stratford Library Offers “Red Sox-Yankees Rivalry” April 16

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford will offer a special sports history presentation, “Red Sox-Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports”, on Tuesday, April 16 at 7 pm. The program is free and open to the public. Welcome to the most intense rivalry in American sports - maybe the world. Hosted by award-winning sportswriter, baseball beat writer and book author Marty Gitlin, “Red Sox- Yankees: The Greatest Rivalry in Sports” features videos of the biggest moments of the rivalry from well over a century, as well as trivia questions for the patrons to ponder. From the sale of Babe Ruth in 1919 that launched the Yankees dynasty and Curse of the Bambino to Joe DiMaggio vs. Ted Williams to…

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Stratford Library Holds Annual Gala April 27

The Stratford Library Board of Trustees will present its annual fundraiser for the library on Saturday, April 27 beginning at 6:30 pm. The nineteenth annual gala event entitled “Hooray for Hollywood” will offer “Avenue Groove”, a six piece R&B/Funk band as this year’s entertainment. “Hooray for Hollywood” is an evening of music, dancing, appetizers, dinner and fine beverages. Guests are encouraged to “dress Hollywood” for an entry to win a prize. A silent online and in-person auction and a 50/50 raffle will also be included in the festivities. Those unable to attend the benefit may support the Library by going online to make their auction bids. This year’s event will be held at Blackhawk County Club, 385 Oronoque Lane in…

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Stratford News: Heavy Construction on Tuesday

Heavy construction is happening at the Platt Street Pump Station construction site. Expect heavy traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM (though may continue later into the evening) on Tuesday April 9th.

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Stratford News: Bulk Waste Pick Up Program continues until September 19th

By appointment only, you can call the Stratford Department of Public Works (203) 385-4080 from 7 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday for removal of bulk collection items such as furniture, mattresses and box springs, appliances, etc. Please note that household trash, branches, hazardous materials, anything in boxes barrels or bags, or demolition materials will not be accepted.

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Water Infrastructure Work to Begin in Stratford

Water Main Replacement Project Scheduled to Start April 15 STRATFORD, CONN. –April 4, 2024– Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on the infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. Water main replacement projects are scheduled to begin April 15 on South Avenue and Hamilton Avenue. The projects are expected to be completed by July 2024.   Final paving will then be coordinated with the Town of Stratford and the State of Connecticut. The project, which will replace approximately 2,860 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to ensure the highest quality water. Infrastructure upgrades will also help reduce leaks and water main breaks that can cause service interruptions. “We…

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